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Veteran's Benefits

If your loved one was in the military they may qualify for a burial with Military Funeral Honors or (MFH). This Veterans benefit includes an Honor Guard detail of not less than two Armed Services members at the burial or memorial, burial in a Government cemetery, and a grave marker.

Social Security Benefits

Family members of the deceased may be entitled to receive Social Security benefits if the deceased worked long enough and had Social Security taken out of their paycheck...

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A growing number of people are choosing cremation services in Mount Washington(NH) for their deceased loved ones. Did you know that cremation offers many opportunities for personalized ceremonies such as public viewing and visitation, funeral services and even memorial services? Mount Washington(NH) cremation services do not preclude the normal traditions that might come before a cemetery burial. You might have a few questions in regards to cremation, simply because it is not a familiar practice to you. Rest assured that this form of disposition of the deceased is dignified and respectful.

Are There Any Laws Regarding Cremation Services in Mount Washington(NH)?

Several laws in the state exist that you should be aware of when choosing cremation for a loved one. First of all, there is a 48 hour waiting period after time of death before Mount Washington(NH) cremation services can take place. The second item of note is that the deceased must be housed within a rigid, leak-proof solid wooden cremation container, not only for sanitary and transportation reasons but also the deceased will be cremated in it. A casket is not necessarily required. Immediate next of kin or an authorized agent of the deceased is responsible for signing the authorization form to allow cremation. Finally, cremation services in Mount Washington(NH) cannot commence until the crematory receives authorization of a medical examiner or state-appointed designee.

Is Embalming Required Before Mount Washington(NH) Cremation Services?

According to state law, embalming is not a requirement and it is against the law for a funeral establishment to tell you it is. In fact, you can even view your deceased loved one prior to cremation services in Mount Washington(NH). Most funeral establishments will wash, dress and then prepare the deceased for viewing without embalming as long as it happens within the first 48 hours after death. Once past the 48 mandatory waiting period, a funeral establishment may request that embalming be done, especially if you schedule a public viewing of the deceased. Embalming is not for public health necessarily but rather for aesthetic and sanitary reasons.

What Happens in the Cremation Process Itself?

Mount Washington(NH) cremation services truly begin once the crematory receives your deceased loved one. The body receives a unique ID tag which follows it throughout the process to ensure that the cremated remains you receive are indeed your loved one. State law does not allow more than one body at a time to be cremated so there is no chance of misidentified remains.

Cremation services in Mount Washington(NH), once inside the cremation chamber, take approximately two to three hours, depending on the body size, at up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The cremated remains may weight three to nine pounds, again, depending on body size.

Once cremation is complete, the remains are allows to cool. At this step in the Mount Washington(NH) cremation services process, a crematory worker sifts through the remains to remove any non-consumable items like metal from dental work and clothing and even hip and knee joint replacements. Any large bone fragments are crushed to a consistent size to blend in with the other cremated remains.

Once the remains have been cooled and processed, they are deposited into either an urn of your choosing or a temporary container provided by the crematory. You will notice that the cremated remains, or ashes as laypeople like to call them, resemble crushed seashells or coarse sand, light gray to white in appearance. All of the cremated remains are returned to you after cremation services in Mount Washington(NH) with the exception of tiny, minute particles that cannot be salvaged from the cremation chamber.

Is An Urn Needed for Mount Washington(NH) Cremation Services?

An urn is not necessarily needed as often times the crematory will deposit the cremated remains within a temporary container. The temporary container might be all you need, particularly if you choose to scatter the ashes. However, if you not planning this option or plan to wait a while before scattering the ashes, an urn would be a good option to follow through with once cremation services in Mount Washington(NH) are concluded.

Is Cremation Accepted by Many Religions and Could an Urn Be in Church?

There are only a few religions that do not allow cremation. The past few decades have brought a more lenient view with Mount Washington(NH) cremation services, even with the Catholic Church. Most churches that accept cremation will also allow the urn filled with cremated remains to be present for any memorial services scheduled after cremation services in Mount Washington(NH) are completed. In fact, it is preferred as the chosen urn offers a central point in the memorial service.

Remember, cremation does not mean that you cannot have a funeral or memorial service for your deceased loved one. In fact, if you or any family need more closure than what a service can provide, you can likely arrange to witness your deceased loved one being placed into the cremation chamber. Consulting with a funeral specialist would be helpful when arranging any aspect of Mount Washington(NH) cremation services.